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title: "Provision of an AI Character Generated Learning Tool"
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# Provision of an AI Character Generated Learning Tool

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-045f39ad-cbda-455e-9e9c-f092b30b16a3

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an AI Character Generated Learning Tool. This project falls under the category of Educational software development services, with a budget of £40,000 GBP. The tender was carried out using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2024 and will span from 24th September 2024 to 23rd September 2025. The CCS, located in Liverpool, England, managed this procurement process to enhance staff development through a generative AI virtual human tool designed to support conversations within the HR self-service model.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, particularly those with a focus on AI and virtual learning tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements, as the CCS has indicated a preference for such suppliers. Firms that provide innovative AI solutions capable of enhancing staff training and HR processes will find this procurement especially relevant for business growth and establishing partnerships with a significant public sector buyer.

## Notice

Provision of a Generative AI Virtual Human tool to provide characters to support staff development in undertaking conversations as part of the HR self-service model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecc2d5-076b-4876-b1c4-16b02b9856ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTIHEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecc2d5-076b-4876-b1c4-16b02b9856ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eecc2d5-076b-4876-b1c4-16b02b9856ea
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51f7e2e4-19ee-44c1-8efc-c4730bdf48cc
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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